Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S 10186, James Glentworth, Penn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Penn.
Glentworth, James
510186
{ B.L.W. 836 200 Lieut. Issued Aug. 14, 1789. No papers.
CONTENTS

James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions. Washington

I. James Glentworth, of the City of Philadelphia do hereby, declare upon oath, that I am the identical James Glentworth, who was in the rec d of an Invalid pension in consequence of a wound received during the War of the Revolution, and that my said Invalid pension was deducted and withheld, in consequence of my taking the benefits of the "act 15 May 1828." at the Treasury Department, and am now in rec d of a pension at the Treasury of $320 pr. year. as a Line of the Pens t . line.
I further swear that the disability occasioned by the wound, which I rec d . while in actual service of the No. 9. still continues
Sworn before the subscriber an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia this 18 th day of Feby 1835
William Milnery Ald n
I. Richard Palmer Clerk of the court of Common Pleas for the County of Philadelphia certify that William Milnery is a Magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signature, purporting to be his, is genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this Eighteenth day of February 1835.
R Palmer Clerk of the court, County of Phila. Co.

Philadelphia Feb. 18. 1835
Sir
In consequence of a wound, which I received during the war of the revolution my name on an early period after the termination of the war, was placed upon the Invalid pension roll, at about six dollars per month for during life, the amount of pension was afterwards increased, which I continued to receive till the year one thousand eight hundred and twenty eight, and in consequence of my taking the benefit of the act 15 May 1828, my Invalid pension was deducted and discontinued.
My application now is, that my name may be restored to the Invalid pension roll, under the act 31 May 1830, and that the Invalid pension certificate, with the arrear of pension, be placed in the hands of my Attorney Alex Ray of Washington City, who is hereby authorized to receive the same.
I remain
Very respectfully
Wm. B. Sn.
James L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington
James Glentworth

1889 April 27 John G Newbold - that no arrests were due - Even if any way had would be made of errors would be paid under Section 4718 R.A. Prot
Pennsylvania Phil a
James Glentworth, dec d Lieut.
Captain company of the W. J. Army { Pa. Line Inf ts Records completed
Ratio of disability,
Date of discharge,
Time of closing the testimony,
Inscribed on the Roll of Philadelphia at 8\frac{66\frac{2}{3}}{100} Dollars per month, to commence on the 4 th March 1826, and end 31 st May 1830.
Certificate of Pension issued the 9 th of August 1854, and sent to
A Ray Present
Arrears to 4 th of Semi-ann. allce ending
Act of the 3 d August 1854.
Brook J. Vol. 8 page 19

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
Dec r 24 th , 1844.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the third section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pen- sion agents, The child n of James Glentworth, dec d . Invalid Pensioner on the Roll of the Philadelphia, Pa. Agency, at the rate of Eight ————— Dollars and 66 2 / 3 Cents per annum month, under the law of the ————— have been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of March 1819, to the 3 rd March 1826; and from 31 st May 1830 } Respectfully, yours, to the 13 th June 1835 }
William L. Davis
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, Present.

State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia }
On this second day of August, eighteen hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the City of Philadelphia, James Glentworth a resident of said City; who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress passed August 1 st 1854 an act "To authorize the payment of invalid pensions to the heirs of Lieut Robert White and others."
That he is the son, and one of the surviving children of Lieut. James Glentworth deceased. And who was an invalid revolutionary Pensioner, and dropped from the roll in consequence of availing himself of the benefit of the act of March 15. 1828. That he died on the 18 January 1839 leaving, the applicant and daughter Rachel Glentworth.
State of Pennsylvania, COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, ss.
I, JAMES G. GIBSON, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, Do CERTIFY, that
Stephen H. Simmons Esq
before whom the annexed affidavit was made, is an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgments, &c. and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this Seventh day of August A. D. 185
J. G. Gibson
Prothonotary.

State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia }
On this second day of August, eighteen hundred and fifty four, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Peace, in and for the City of Philadelphia, James Glentworth a resident of said City; who, being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on his oath, make the following declaration in order to obtain the provision made by the act of Congress passed August 1 st 1854 an act "To authorize the payment of Invalid pensions to the heirs of Lieut Robert White and others."
That he is the son, and one of the surviving children of Lieut. James Glentworth decd. And who was an Invalid Revolutionary Pensioner, and dropped from the roll in consequence of availing himself of the benefit of the act of March 15. 1828. That he died on the 18 January 1839
leaving, the applicant and daughter Rachel Glentworth
For the object, of this declaration being made, through our duly appointed attorney Alexander Ray of Washington City, is, in order to assert a claim for the amount of invalid pension due to the heirs of the said Lieut James, from the 3 March 1826 to the 31 March 1830, to which he was entitled by virtue of said act August 1 st 1854.
Sworn to and subscribed the
day and year first above written
before me. Stephen H. Simmons
Alderman & ex officio J. Peace
James Glentworth

For the purpose of obtaining the benefits of an Act entitled, "An Act for the relief of certain surviving Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Revolution" approved on the 15th of May 1828 I James Glenworth of Philadelphia, in the County of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, do hereby declare, that I was an Officer in the Continental Line of the Army of the Revolution, and served as such to the end of the War, to the time when the arrangement of the Army provided by the resolves of Congress of the 3rd and 21st October 1780 was carried into effect, at which period I was a First Lieutenant in the Sixth Regiment of the Pennsylvania Line.
And I also declare, that I afterwards received certificates (commonly called commutation certificates) for a sum equal to the amount of five years full pay; which sum was offered by the resolve of Congress of the 22nd of March 1783, instead of the half pay for life, to which I was entitled under the resolve of the 21st October 1780.
Witness my hands this fourth day of June in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty eight.
James Glenworth Lt First Lieut 6 Penn t Regt Revolutionary Army
Before me William Milnor, one of the Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia, in the County of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, duly empowered to administer oaths, personally appeared this day Joshua Percival and Francis West of the said County, who did severally make oath that James Glenworth, by whom the foregoing declaration was subscribed is generally reputed and believed to have been an Officer in the Army of the Revolution, in manner as therein stated.
Witness my hands this fourth day of June in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty eight.
William Milnor
Ald.

I Matthew Randall Blake of the Court of the County of Philadelphia, in the State of Pennsylvania, do hereby certify that William Melnor Esquire before whom the foregoing affidavits were sworn, was at the time, one of the Aldermen of the City of Philadelphia, and duly empowered to administer oaths P
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the said Court this fifth day of June in the year Eighteen hundred and twenty eight. P
Matthew Randall

Commission in favor of Jas. Glenworth as Lieutenant in the 6 th Penn a Regiment to rank from 15 May 1777 & dated 10 th April 1779. —

Revtran
✓ 10186
INVALID.
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File No. 10.186
James Glenworth Lt. U.S. Army
Invalid at May 15 1828
Act: Aug. 3 rd 1857
Index:—Vol. A , Page 144
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Pennsylvania
James Glentworth Lieutenant in the army of the united states, Captain company of the
Ratio of disability, total
Date of discharge,
Time of closing the testimony,
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania
at 17 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13/June 1835.
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 of July 1835 and sent to Col. Ray. Georgetown, D. C.
Arrears to 4th of Sept 1835 $ 45, 33
Semi-ant. all' ce ending 4
$45.33
Act of the 31 May 1830,
Recorded Book F. Vol 6. fol. 9. W. H. Ellison. Clk.
see letter to A. Ray, 1 Aug. 1835- let to P. May 27 in see letter to J. Glentworth Oct. 10. 1844- do. to Sec. War Oct. 29. 1844- do. to J. Larned Dec. 1844: to Mary, Israel 4 Dec. 1844: to 3 d Auditor Dec. 13. 1844- do. to J. Larned and Mary Israel Dec. 31. 1844-

Pennsylvania James Glentworth Lieutenant in the Captain company of the Army of the U. States.
Rate of disability, Total Date of discharge, Time of closing the testimony,
Inscribed on the Roll of Pennsylvania at 17 Dollars per month, to commence on the 13 th June 1835
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of July 1835 and sent to H. A. Ray Georgetown. D. C.
Arrears to 4th of Sept. 1835. $ 45.33 Pension all ceasing
Act of the 31 st May 1830.
R. L. H. Vol 6. page 9
Dead
Paid at the Treasury under the Act of April 1830 from 4 March 1819. to 3 March 1826. & from 31 May 1830 to 13 June 1835. Agents Notified 25 July 1845
See letter to Sec. War Nov. 21. 1845 do to G. C. Thomas, May 16. 1846

James Glentworth, decd
In Survival
Act 3 Augst 1854
$8,666 \frac{2}{3} per month
Commg 14 March 1826
Endg May 31. 1830.
Payable to
James Glentworth & Rachel Glentworth, only surviving childn
Shala
A. Ray Present

Sir,
The papers upon which Lieut. Jas. Glentworth was pensioned were burnt in 1814 when the British troops destroyed the War Office. I send herewith the Surgeon's affidavit upon which he was restored to the roll in 1835.
Yours
J. L. C.
Nov. 22. '44.

Entry on Book C. Penn a
James Glentworth Lt $8.66 2 / 3 /V. Mo. Remarks Under act 15 May 1828
Time of commencement not given. Placed on the roll 13 Sept 1879.

Surgeon Certificate in the case of James Glentworth, Invalid Pensioner, Penna 1 st , dated March 16. 1835, signed by Dr. Walter Smith, and Horatio N. Glentworth U.S. Army. Degree of disability stated to be total .
Original sent to Sec. War Nov 22 d 1849.

To what time, and at what rate, was James Glen's worth, an Invalid, of Pennsylvania, last paid?
[He was dropt from the roll in B28.]
JLC
March 7 th 1835
Paid to 4 th Mar. '19.
Jas. Garahan. Clk. 2 d Comptroller's Office

City of Philadelphia ss:
Before me the Subscriber one of the Aldermen of Said City personally came James Glentworth late a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army and made Oath that the Pension certificate granted to him from the War Office in the year 1819 has been lost or mislaid
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 20 th day of May 1835
James Glentworth
William Walcutt Ald er

Act 1828 Settled at Treasury Cons d . with Smalld's file # 10.186

Philadelphia June 5. 1828
Sir Agreeably to the Notice in the National Intelligencer I enclose you my Commission of First Lieutenant in the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment, dated 18 April 1779, as also the declaration required by your Circular - My first appointment in the same Regiment was Second Lieutenant dated 15 February 1777 & owing to the non appearance of one of the Lieutenants to claim his rank, my grade was raised & my Commission now enclosed should have been dated from that time - My first Commission being on paper & almost worn to pieces & not legible I have thought not necessary to send, should it be required please inform me With great respect
I am your Most obedt. Servt. James Glentworth
Honble Richard Rush Secretary of the Treasury

State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia } ss.
I Joel Cook, who am an Alderman and ex officio a Justice of the Peace in and for the City of Philadelphia do hereby certify, that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me in the affidavit of Robert E. Gray and Henry R. Davis residents of Philadelphia and personally known to me, as persons of high reputation, and character; that Lieut James Glentworth, late of Philadelphia deceased was a revolutionary pensioner under act May 15. 1828. and also at the time of his death an invalid pensioner: and that he died in the 200. of such pension, on the 18th January, 1839 that he left no widow; and that the following named, are the only children that now survive him. James Glentworth and Rachel Glentworth residents of the City of Philadelphia
State of Pennsylvania,
COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA, ss.
I, JAMES G. GIBSON, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas of said County, DO CERTIFY, that
Joel Cook Esquire
before whom the annexed affidavit was made, is an Alderman and ex officio Justice of the Peace of the City of Philadelphia, duly commissioned and qualified to administer oaths and affirmations, and to take acknowledgments, &c. and to all whose acts, as such, full faith and credit are and ought to be given, as well in Courts of Judicature as elsewhere, and that his signature thereto is genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court, this seventh day of August A. D. 1854
James Gibson
Prothonotary.

State of Pennsylvania City and County of Philadelphia } 25.
I Joel Cook, who am an Alderman and Exofficio Justice of the Peace in and for the City of Philadelphia do hereby certify that satisfactory evidence has been exhibited before me in the affidavit of Robert E. Gray and Henry R. Davis residents of Philadelphia and personally known to me, as persons of high reputation, and character; that Lieut James Glentworth late of Philadelphia deceased was a revolutionary pensioner under act May 15. 1828. and also at the time of his death an invalid pensioner: and that he died in the recd. of such pension, on the 18th January 1839 that he left no widow; and that the following names, are the only children that now survive him. James Glentworth and Rachel Glentworth residents of the City of Philadelphia
Sworn and subscribed to before me
August 2nd 1854
Joel Cook
Alderman & Exofficio Justice of the Peace
Robt Gray
Henry R. Davis

Pennsylvania
James Glentworth, Lieutenant
In the Army of the U. States
Inscribed on the Pay roll at $6. 66 2 100 per mo: Comf Jan'y. 1803.
Formal cert: of Pension issued 13. th Sept. 1879
Sent to the General
General
Pensioner at Philadelphia
Aware himself of the provisions of the Act of May 15-1828

1371 57 90 days July 13 Joshua Fisher
Mr James Glentworth.
Notice from Genl Maylan of my being Advised on the Books for a Pension
  1371 57  1320 14  51.43    6.95  5.5  11.85    1320 14 1311 22
1879
1371 57 1320 14 51.43 6.95 5.5 11.85

Loan Office Pennsylvania July 12 th 1804
Sir
I have this day rec d instructions from the Secretary of War to place your name on the pension list of this office at the rate of six dollars sixty six 2/3 third cents p r . Month to commence from 1 st January 1803 which will be paid to you upon Application,
I am Sir
Your Ob t Serv t ,
Stephen Moylan Commissioner
W James Glenworth.

Rev
I called at the Bank U States this day to receive my Pension, which was refused as I had no certificate from the War Office, The only evidence I ever rec I now enclose, they inform me is not sufficient under their orders they have recd from the Auditor, unless by your special order to that effect if any thing farther is necessary will thank you to send the needfull
I am Your obedt Servant
Phila Sept 9, 1819 J Glentworth
John C Calhoun Esq Secy of War
This informal certificate of issue is issued in lieu of a notification from the Agent for paying U.S. Pensions in Philadelphia, dated 12 July 1804 informing the Pensioner of his having been inscribed on the roll of the Pennsyt. Regt. and on which the said Pensioner expected to have drawn his pension hereafter

Hon. John C. Calhoun
Secretary of War
Washington City
Heur 26 1866

(Copy)
Pension Office, October 29. 1844.
Sir,
In the case of James Glentworth, referred to in the enclosed paper, I make the following report:
On the 3 d of March 1819 Congress passed an act requiring every Invalid Pensioner, whose disability could not either in whole or in part be removed, to be examined by two reputable Surgeons under oath, and to produce their affidavits once in two years at the Pension Agency in order to draw their stipends. Lieutenant James Glentworth, who was then an Invalid Pensioner on account of a wound received in October 1777 in the right arm, failed to produce the Surgeon's affidavit as required by law, and his pension was of course stopped. In 1828 he availed himself of the provisions of the act of 15 th May 1828. On the 30 th of May 1830 a law passed which permitted an Invalid Officer then drawing a pension under the act of 1828, to draw his invalid pension also. Under the law of 1830 Lieut. Glentworth was in 1835 restored to the Invalid roll on his his exhibiting proof of his officer's disability. The reason assigned by him for not producing the Surgeon's affidavits required by the act of 1819 was that he held an Office under government. The children now claim the invalid pension unclaimed by Lieutenant Glentworth from the 4 th of March 1819, when his pension ceased under the operation of the act of 1819, up to the 13 th of June 1835, when it recommenced under the law of 1830. If it could be clearly shown that the disability of Lieut. Glentworth was of such a character that it could not have been either in whole or in part removed, I have no doubt that payment of the invalid

pension might, under an order of the Secretary of War, be made from March 3 rd 1819, when it ceased, to the 3 rd of March 1826, when his pension under the act of 1828 commenced. But after the 3 rd of March 1826 he could not draw any invalid pension; for the 2 nd section of the act of May 15. 1828 requires the pensioner under that law to relinquish all right to any other pension, and until the act of May 30. 1830 passed, he could not have drawn both pensions at the same time. The act of 1830, it will be perceived, is prospective, and does not authorize any one to draw two pensions at the same time for any term prior to the passage of the act. (Vide the opinion of Mr. Attorney General Berrien dated the 10 th June 1830, addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury.)
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your Obt. Servt.
(Signed) J. L. Edwards.
Hon. William Wilkins Secretary of War.

Leage Town July 25. 35
Sir,
During your absence from home, I left at your office, the additional evidence required in Lieut James Blenkinth's case, for invalid pension. The reason he assigns for not applying, and for the increased disability, I trust will meet your views,
I am Sir,
With high regard
Your Hn. Sir,
Alex Ray
Lieut. D. Edwards Esq. a.p. War Department

BRIEF IN THE CASE OF James Glenworth. Philadelphia County and State of Pennsylvania act 3 Augt 1854
CLAIM, ("original," or "for increase.")
PROOF EXHIBITED, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Allowed by Special Act 3 August 1854
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
A. Ray, Name and residence of Agent
Present
S. D. [?] Examining Clerk.

Pittsburgh Aug 27/44
Ch: H. Small.
Prison for daughter replace at Glenworth 246. See Aug 30/44 Prison office
Jas Glenworth

To the Hon.
Mrs Wilkins
Secy at War
Washington D.C.
Sir
In compliance with the request of my late Brother's Widow. The daughter of the late James Glentworth of the City of Phila Pa. on the subject of Rev. Pen - I beg leave to state, that the wound in the right wrist & arm of his lamented Father - James Glentworth served at Battle of Germantown - During the Revolution - was always during my knowledge of him which had its origin I believe as far back as the year 1805 - 6 or 7 - and such was the permanency of said wound that for the hour of his death - You might as well have endeavoured to move the Mountains of the Alps - as to remove the disability which the Gallant Old Soldier received at aforesaid Battle - of Germantown -
I am well assured Sir I have so written my Sister that the Secy at War, will do in this Matter all that the case presents to be done.
Very Respectfully
Chas. J. Small Pittsburgh Augt 27/44

(Private)
Hon. William Wilkins
Duty of War
ink, and

Woon William McElkins Secretary of War
Philadelphia December 27. 1824
Dear Sir
I received in due course your favor of the 26 Nov. last, stating that "being satisfied from the "evidence presented, that my father was entitled to his pension "as an invalid during the time his name was stricken from "the roll, I have allowed the claim for arrears, so far as authorized "by law, and measures will immediately be taken for the "payment of the amount."
On the 4th inst Col Edmonds, Comr. of Pensions writes me, "The Secretary of War has decided that the pension claimed "in the case of the late James Glentworth deceased who was "a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army shall be paid." "It will be paid from the 4th March 1819 to the 3rd March 1826 "at the rate of seventeen dollars , per month."
The necessary affidavits &c are sent to the Third Auditor. On receipt of his letter of the 9 Dec. to James Larned Esq, which states "It is proper for me to inform you that the pension due in the case of Link "James Glentworth decd, will be paid at the Treasury Department "at the rate of $17 per month  error corrected Dec 31 1844 to 87 1/2 commencing the 4th of March 1819 "and ending the 3rd March 1826, when it ceased under the Act "of May 15. 1828, and that it will also be allowed from the 31st "of May 1830 to the 13 June 1835 from which last date payment "has already been allowed. The form of Attorney should specify "the dates."
This morning I received from Peter Hagner Esq, Third Auditor

The following communication, under date of the 26 inst
"The Treasurer of the United States will remit you, James "Glentworth, and Rachel Glentworth, as the children of James "Glentworth, a deceased pensioner on the Pennsylvania Roll the "sum of $1251 75/100 dollars being his pension from 4 March 1819 to "3rd March 1826, and from 31 May 1830 to 13 June 1835, at the rate "of $8.66 2/3 per month, for which you will please forward yours "your brothers & your sisters receipts to this office."
Why the decision of $17 per month has been changed to $8.66 2/3 per month, and the time between the 4 March 1826 to the 31 May 1830, has not been allowed for, I really cannot account for, as my father was certainly entitled to payment during that period , as all other invalid pensioners were paid, and why his should not be allowed, is an exception which I cannot comprehend —
I earnestly entreat you to give this communication your personal attention, and that your report and decision will be as at first, decided, at the rate of $17 per month, and that the payment between March 1826 to 31 May 1830 will also be duly considered
With the greatest respect
I am Your Most Obs t Serv t
Mary Small
To be entered and charged to Pension Dec r

Philad Dec 27. 49
Mary G. Bell.
Asks why the full amt. of pension allowed has not been paid to him of St. John's.
273. Dec 28. 44
Pension Office.
Jas. Glenwood St. Ind. Pa.

Pension Office October 29. 1844
Commissioner of Pensions "Report in the case of James Kentworth"
I am satisfied that the evidence establishing the fact that Lister's gluteus maximus disability was of that character that it could not be removed either in whole or in part.
Wm Wilkins
Dear Debbi,
Novem 27. 44
B 3 p 17
Pension office
I fear then that, after my conversation with you, that the disqualification of the character I mention, it becomes a question, how the unpaid pension shall be adjusted? Of course, I am of opinion the pension should not have ceased on the passing of the law of the 3 rd of March 1859. He was entitled to have it up to the 3 rd of March 1858, because he was saved by the 2 nd clause of the first proviso of the act of 1859. The unpaid pension ceased on the 3 rd of March '58, according to the law of '58 . The law of May 31, 1850 has always been construed and acted on as prospective. Here then is a portion of an untried Pension unpaid - and the Pension is deceased. It should be paid to his "legal representatives". I call your attention also particularly to the question whether the pay of the pension ceased at the time indicated by you. From the terms of div. 8 , explanation by the minute roll , did he receive his pensions to the time of his death? What time portion of the pension was  was  annually  paid  should  now  be  paid .

Pension Office, October, 29. 1844.
Sir,
In the case of James Glentworth, referred to in the enclosed papers, I make the following report:
On the 3 rd of March 1819, Congress, passed an act, requiring every Invalid Pensioner, whose disability could not either in whole or in part be removed, to be examined by two reputable Surgeons under oath, and to produce their affidavits once in two years at the Pension Agency in order to draw their Stipends. Lieutenant James Glentworth, who was then an Invalid Pensioner, on account of a wound received in October 1777, in the right arm, failed to produce the Surgeons affidavit as required by law, and his pension was of course stopped. In 1828, he availed himself of the provisions of the act of May 15. 1828, On the 30 th of May 1830, a law passed which permitted an Invalid Officer then drawing a pension under the act of 1828, to draw his Invalid pension also. Under the law of 1830, Lieutenant Glentworth, was in 1835, restored to the Invalid Roll, on his exhibiting proof of his disability. The reason assigned by him for not produ-

cing the Surgeon's affidavits required by the Act of 1819, was that he held an Office under government. The Children now claim the invalid pension unclaimed by Lieutenant Glentworth, from the 14 th of March 1819, when his pension ceased under the operation of the Act of 1819, up to the 13 th of June, 1835, when it recommenced under the law of 1830. If it could be clearly shown that the disability of Lieutenant Glentworth, was of such a character that it could not have been either in whole or in part removed, I have no doubt that payment of the Invalid pension might under an order of the Secretary of War, be made from March 3 1819, when it ceased, to the 3 rd of March 1826, when his pension under the Act of 1828, commenced. But after the 3 rd of March 1826, he could not draw any invalid pension; for the Second Section of the Act of May 15. 1828, requires the pensioner under that law to relinquish all right to any other pension, and until the Act of May 30. 1830, passed, he could not have drawn both pensions at the same time. The act of 1830 it will be perceived is prospective, and does not authorise any one to draw two pensions at the same time for any term prior to the passage of the Act. (vide the opinion of Mr Attorney General Berrien, dated

dated the 10 th of June 1830, addressed to the Secretary of the Treasury.)
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully, Sir,
Your Obedient Servant.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. William Wilkins, Secretary of War.

Washington Aug 3. /57
Hon. L. P. Waldo Com d of Pensions Sir
You will please herewith receive an application, by James Glentworth of Philadelphia one of the heirs of Lieut. James Glentworth who was an Invalid Service -stationary pensioner, and one of the number of persons embraced by the act of Congress approved 1 st . inst. "To authorize the -payment of invalid pension to the heirs of Lieut. Robert & Whit and others".
I have the honor to remain Sir Most. Obed. Alex. Ray

Pension Office
Nov. 21. 1845.
Comm t . of Pensions
Report in the case of James Glanton.
The within report of the Commissioner of Pensions is approved W. L. Marcy War Dept { April 23 d /46} Secy of War

Pension Office,
November 21. 1865.
Sir,
The following is a report in the case of Lieut. James Glentworth, deceased:
He was placed on the invalid pension list at the rate of $8 \frac{66\frac{2}{3}}{100} per month. The particulars as to the degree or nature of his disability I am unable to state, as the papers upon which he was pensioned were destroyed in the burning of the War Office in 1814. On the 3 d of March 1819 a law passed requiring all invalid pensioners to be examined before again drawing their stipends, and thereafter to be examined biennially by two Surgeons under oath, and in case of diminished disability, to be paid at a proportionate reduction of pension. Lieut. Glentworth failed to apply for his pension, and his pension of course ceased. After the act of May 15. 1828 passed, he availed himself of the provisions of that law, and under the 2 d section of the law, was obliged to relinquish his claim to any other pension, from and after the 3 d of March 1826. A law passed, however, on the 31 st of May 1830, which directed that the 2 d section of the act of 1828, should not be so construed as to embrace invalid pensions. This act of May 1830 permitted Mr. Glentworth to draw his invalid pension also, upon the production of due proof of continued disability. In July 1835 he was restored to the invalid roll, and paid upon proof of increased disability, at the rate of $17 per month, commencing on the 13 th of June 1835, the period when evidence of increased disability was perfected. At that rate the pension was paid

up to the day of his death in 1839. In October 1844, the children of the deceased asked for the amount of the invalid pension which Lieut. Glentworth had not drawn after March 3 rd 1826 and prior to June 13. 1835. Upon my report made on the 29 th of October 1844, a copy of which I enclose, the Secretary of War decided that the children of Glentworth were entitled to the pension from the 3 rd of March 1819 to the 3 rd of March 1826, and from the 31 st of May 1830 to the 13 th of June 1835. The pension was accordingly paid for those periods at the rate of $8 \frac{66\frac{2}{3}}{100} per month. Why the pension was paid at that rate is very obvious. There was proof that the disability could not either in whole or in part be removed, though there was no evidence that there was increased disability till 1835. The pensioner was not therefore prohibited from drawing under the act of March 3 rd 1819; but he was prohibited from drawing after the 3 rd of March 1826, by the provisions of the 2 nd section of the act of May 15. 1828, and was not entitled to draw until the act of May 31. 1830 passed. A new claim is now set up; but upon what ground no one can tell. The pension is claimed from the 3 rd of March 1819 at the rate of $17 per month, to the 18 th of January 1839, the day of his death. I have already stated that the 2 nd section of the act of 1828 precluded him from the benefits of the invalid laws from March 3 rd 1826 to the 31 st of May 1830; and that no augmentation of the pension could be allowed before the production of proof of increased disability, which proof did not exist till 1835. After July 1835, and until 1839, when Mr. Glentworth died, the pension has already been allowed at the rate of $17 per month. There is therefore nothing whatever

due to the claimants.
I enclose herewith twenty-three papers in Glentworth's case; a return of which is respectfully asked. I also enclose the letter and two copies of letters sent by the claimants' agent.
I have the honor to be,
Very respectfully,
Your obed. servt.
J. L. Edwards
Hon. Wm. L. Marcy, Secretary of War.

My Dear Sir,
The 3 d Auditor, in settling the acct. of James Glentworth , has allowed only $8 66 / 100 per mo. whereas, I think, that in your note to me (which I sent to Mr. Israel) it was stated as the Supt's decision, that he should be paid at the rate, as last paid, $17. per month. This is affirmed in a letter this morning rec d . from Mr. Israel. If we are correct, will you do me the favor to send to me on the 3 d audt. such a paper or order cause the same to be paid -
Truly my friend James Laurid.
28 Dec. 1844
Col. James L. Edwards Fort. Pensylvania

Harmony Lane: C o Penns a : Aug t 27 th 1844.
James Glentworth Esq r :
My Dear Sir,
Your favour of the 24 th inst, has been duly rec d . It affords me pleasure to comply with your request, and to afford you any aid in my power, in prosecuting your Claim for arrears of Pension, to which your late Father was entitled to.
Your late Father (Capt. James Glentworth) was for a number of years, the Surveyor of the Port of Philad a , nearly the whole of the time that I was engaged as the Weigher of the Port, in the collection of the Revenue: consequently I was in the Department of which he was the head. He was also for many years the Vice President of the "Penns a State Society of the Cincinnati" of which we are jointly Members. I am thus particular in mentioning these things, to show that I was intimately acquainted, and for a number of years in daily intercourse with him. Capt. James Glentworth received a severe wound in the right hand, or wrist, at the Battle of Germantown, which at all times thereafter, particularly with his declining years, and infirmities, almost prevented him from even writing his signature, and that the disability was of such character that it could not be, "in whole or in part removed".
I feel at a loss to know whether this form of letter, and these few facts, which I have stated, will meet your views, & answer your purpose, if not, please let me know, as much could be added if necessary.
Very respectfully
Your friend &c,
John Steele
Late of Custom House Philad a .

George Town July 31. 35
Sir,
I have the honor to acknowledge by yesterday's mail under an envelope, the recd. of an Invalid pension certificate, of James Glentworth late a Lieut. to commence on the 13 June 1835, at the rate of $17 per month." No letter accompanied the certificate, and I waited till to day hoping to receive one,
I entertained the full expectation from our last interview that, this case would have been, governed by the decision in Capt. Richard Anderson's, for you so informed me, (during the past fall, when Capt. Anderson was here, he shewed me his certificate, and unless I made an incorrect memorandum it was issued in April 1831) and payable from the passage of the "act 31 May 1830." Such being the premises, I am wholly at a loss to know, the reason of a discrimination in the two cases, unless it be, that, Capt. Anderson's wound was of such a nature that the degree of disability, did not increase, and that of Lieut. Glentworth did,
allow me here to put a question, had Lieut. Glentworth made application to be reinstated under the act 31 May 1830, for the same degree of disability as he heretofore received for, would not his case have been admitted at once, and the arrear paid, And since his disability has increased, as is

shown to Mr. [?], in Sept. 1831. 33 & 35. does not the act 24 April 1816. embrace his case, Brown letter of the 1 April implies no intimation that the arrears would not be paid, on the contrary, it requires a compliance with the rule of the department for so paying.
The Law of 21 May 1830, makes provision for no new cases, but requires that the invalid pensions of those who had been heretofore entitled to be reinstated, and here, I would again ask, why reinstate in conformity of any law, and not act throughout in the spirit of that law.
I conceive to be bound, acting as I do, for my constituent, to ask as a right a like disposition in his case as governed the department in Capt. Anderson, and do therefore, respectfully entreat that his case may be reconsidered, and in doing so, I ask it with the utmost deference, and with a conviction that you are not disposed to act otherwise than in a degree of justice, and liberality in which your peculiar station calls for.
With high consideration,
I am Your Obl. Serv.
Mr. May
James L. Edwards Esq. &c. War Department

Sir I herewith enclose the following additional testimony of Dr Robert Melvin, Surgeon and Benjamin H Springer of this City, and Charles H Brall Esq of Pittsburgh to before the respective Mayors of said Cities, of the disability of my late father Capt James Hentworth of the Revolutionary Army, which must, with the evidence in your possession, and also that on file in the Pension Bureau will meet with due and deliberate consideration for its final adjustment
I have the honor to be
With great respect
Your Most Obedt Servt
James Hentworth
Philad a Oct 9, 1844
Hon. William Wilkins Secty of War Washington D C

20th Nov 1845-
George C. Thomas, atty.
To
Hon Secretary of War.
Appeals from decision of Commissioner of Pensions in case of heirs of James Glentworth dec d a Lieutenant of the Revolutionary Army.
J. 21 U
20 Nov 1845
Pension Bureau
Can

GENERAL AGENCY, BY GEORGE C. THOMAS,
Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite United States Hotel, Washington City.
For collecting Claims; procuring Pensions, Patents, and Contracts; settling Farmers' accounts, and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the purchase and sale, &c. of Real Estate; and for negotiating Loans.
REFERENCES.
Governor Daines, N. J. Hon. I. E. Morse, La. Hon. W. L. Dayton, N. J. " A. Porter, Mich. " Jacob W. Miller, N. J. " John Norvell, Mich. " Charles M. Ladd, Pa. " Henry Dodge, Wis. " Emory H. Foster, Ohio. " David E. Levy, E. Fla. " Wm. C. Johnson, Md. " W. A. Harris, Washington. " Gen. B. Ridgely, Del. " James T. Morehead, " W. P. Thomason, Ky. " Ephraim H. Foster, " James Buchanan, Pa. " Hamilton Fish, N. Y. " Gen. Siler, N. J. " J. P. Phoenix, do. " Isaac G. Farber, N. J. " Moses G. Leonard, do. " Littleton Kirtpatrick, N. J. " Wm. B. Maclay, do. " W. J. Brown, Ind. Gen. Simon Cameron, Pa. " James M. Bowlin, Mo. Richard Vaux, Esq. Recorder of Phil. " Wm. Wilkins, Sec. of War. J. Morgan Johnson, Esq. P. M. House of Reps., Washington.
Washington D.C. 20th Nov 1845-
Hon. Wm L. Marcy, Secy of War.
Sir:
I am directed by the children of the late James Glentworth, a Lieutenant in the Army of the Revolution, to appeal to the Secretary of War from the decision of the Commissioner of Pensions.
The case is as follows.
viz: Lieut Glentworth was an Invalid pensioner, and received pay from March 3 rd 1819 to March 3 rd 1826 at the rate of $8. 66 2 / 3 per month. From March 3 rd 1826 to May 31 st 1830 he received nothing; and from the last named period until Jan'y 18 th 1839 he was paid at the rate of $17. 00 per month.
The heirs of Lieut James Glentworth know-

Know of no reason or law which should prevent them from recovering at the rate of $17 50 per month from March 3 rd 1819 to 18 th Jan ry 1839. and they pray that such may be granted.
Enclosed I have the honor to furnish copies of two letters upon this subject, the originals being in my possession. One is from Judge Wilkins the late Secretary of War & the other from the Commissioner of Pensions, and both addressed to Mrs Mary Israel, the widowed daughter of Lt Glentworth, who now resides in Philadelphia and who is in need of all that she may be able to recover.
I have the honor to be Very Respectfully Your Obedient Servt
George C. Thomas
Attorney for heirs of Lt Glentworth.

GENERAL AGENCY, BY GEORGE C. THOMAS,
Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite United States Hotel, Washington City,
For collecting Claims; procuring Pensions, Patents, and Contracts; settling Purses' accounts, and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the purchase and sale, &c. of Real Estate; and for negotiating Loans.
REFERENCES.
  Governor Haines, N. J.  Hon. I. E. Morse, La.    Hon. W. L. Dayton, N. J.  " A. Porter, Mich.    " Jacob W. Miller, N. J.  " John Norvell, Mich.    " Charles M. Reed, Pa.  " Henry Dodge, Wis.    " Emory D. Potter, Ohio,  " David E. Levy, E. Fla.    " Wm. Cost Johnson, Md.  " W. A. Harris, Washington.    " Geo. B. Rodney, Del.  " James T. Morehead,    " W. P. Thomasson, Ky.  " Ephraim H. Foster,    " James Buchanan, Pa.  " Hamilton Fish, N. Y.    " Geo. Sykes, N. J.  " J. P. Phoenix, do.    " Isaac G. Farlee, N. J.  " Moses G. Leonard, do.    " Littleton Kirkpatrick, N. J.  " Wm. B. Maclay, do.    " W. J. Brown, Ind.  Gen. Simon Cameron, Pa.    " James M. Bowlin, Mo.  Richard Vaux, Esq. Recorder of Phil.    " Wm. Wilkins, Sec. of War.     J. Morgan Johnson, Esq. P. M. House of Reps., Washington.   
Copy
War Department November 26 1844
Madam,
It gives me pleasure to inform you that being satisfied from the evidence presented that your father was entitled to his pension as an invalid during the time his name remained stricken from the roll, I have allowed the claim for arrears so far as authorized by law, and measures will immediately be taken for the payment of the amount.
Very respectfully, Your Ob't. Servt. (Signed) Wm Wilkins Secretary of War
Mrs Mary Israel, Philadelphia, Penn a

We, the undersigned Citizens of the City of Philadelphia having been well acquainted with the late Lieut. James Glentworth, of the Army of the Revolution, do hereby certify, that the wound received by him, at the Storming of Chew's House, at the Battle of Germantown, in the right arm, causing the contraction of the tendons of the hand and wrist, and which gradually increased, with growing years, from partial to entire disability, from 1819 to 1839, was of such a character and nature, that admitted of no relief, and could not be removed in whole, or in part, to the best of our belief -
Philadelphia August 29. 1844 William Jackson
A. W. Foxworth
Geo: Glentworth.
Edward Shunk
S. H. Markland
Wm. M. Galloway
Robt Steele
James Mufgrave
Patrick Hays

Copy.
GENERAL AGENCY, BY GEORGE C. THOMAS,
Pennsylvania Avenue, opposite United States Hotel, Washington City,
For collecting Claims; procuring Pensions, Patents, and Contracts; settling Purses' accounts, and prosecuting Claims before Congress; for the purchase and sale, &c. of Real Estate; and for negotiating Loans.
REFERENCES.
  Governor Haines, N. J.  Hon. I. E. Morse, La.    Hon. W. L. Dayton, N. J.  " A. Porter, Mich.    " Jacob W. Miller, N. J.  " John Norvell, Mich.    " Charles M. Reed, Pa.  " Henry Dodge, Wis.    " Emory D. Potter, Ohio,  " David E. Levy, E. Fla.    " Wm. Cost Johnson, Md.  " W. A. Harris, Washington.    " Geo. B. Rodney, Del.  " James T. Morehead,    " W. P. Thomasson, Ky.  " Ephraim H. Foster,    " James Buchanan, Pa.  " Hamilton Fish, N. Y.    " Geo. Sykes, N. J.  " J. P. Phoenix, do.    " Isaac G. Farlee, N. J.  " Moses G. Leonard, do.    " Littleton Kirkpatrick, N. J.  " Wm. B. Maclay, do.    " W. J. Brown, Ind.  Gen. Simon Cameron, Pa.    " James M. Bowlin, Mo.  Richard Vaux, Esq. Recorder of Phil.    " Wm. Wilkins, Sec. of War.     J. Morgan Johnson, Esq. P. M. House of Reps., Washington.   
Pension Office December 4-1844
Madam.
The Secretary of War has decided that the pension claimed in the case of the late James Glentworth, deceased, who was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary Army, shall be paid. I have to inform you that the enclosed printed sheets are sent to you for a guide in enabling the widow, or children, as the case may be, to prepare the necessary vouchers. They must be drawn up and authenticated as these rules direct, and sent to the Third Auditor, Washington City. I would advise you to appoint your friend Mr Sarned, your Attorney to draw the money. It will be paid from the 4th of March 1819, to the third of March 1826 at the rate of Seventeen dollars per month. I am Madam
Mrs. Mary Israel, Philadelphia.
very Respectfully your Obedient Servant (signed) J. L. Edwards

Phil l adelphia September 3. 1844
Dear Sir
My Sister (Mrs Mary Israel) received in due course your communication of the 22 nd ult o in answer to her letter of the 9 th ult o , and being confined to her bed with a severe attack of bilious fever, she begs me to forward you the accompanying documents which you desired.
I therefore forward you communications from Capt John Steele, son of the late Genl John Steele, from William Davidson and Thomas Biddle Esquires, and from William Jackson, Alexander W. Houston, John H. Markland, Robert Steele (M rs of Revolutionary Officers) Capt Patrick Hays, Capt Morris Stanley, George Hutton, James Hays and John McCauley Esquires (brother in law of Com. Hays & father of Capt McCauley U.S.N.) which hope that will be all that is required to substantiate the disability of my late father, and that his disability was of such a character that it could "not either in whole or in part be removed" during the period his pension was discontinued and I beg leave to ask you, on behalf of myself and sister to give it your earliest consideration, which no doubt on investigation you will find to be correct.
With the highest respect
I am Your Most obed t Serv t
James Hutton
Hon ble W m Wilkins Secretary of War City of Washington D.C.

Hon. Wm. L. Marcy
Secretary of War,
Sir,
With the view of meeting the wishes of Mrs. Bragg, without personally interrupting your official duties, I beg leave to present, the enclosed letter, just rec d from that lady, upon the subject of her claim against the U. States; respecting which, I took occasion some weeks since, to advise her, that you had kindly offered to attend to, for her.
The pecuniary difficulties, recited in said letter, in connexion with the fact, that I have no other interest in this claim, than a desire, that the applicant may obtain what may be justly due to her, will, I trust be deemed a sufficient apology for both communications.
I have the honor to be Sir with great respect
Ym obedt. Servt.
James Marnet
W. City. 18. Nov. 1844

Philadelphia Nov r 15, 1844
Dear Sir
I am sorry to trouble you again on the subject of our claim, but as I have no farther information on the subject from the Sec y of War I feel anxious, for previous to my late illness I gave a Mortgage on my furniture to my Landlord, it was not demanded by him, but I felt it my duty in common honesty to send it. — therefore I am in constant fear that it may be seized, it is my all, & if that is taken, God only knows what is to become of me, It was intense anxiety of mind that brought on the disease under which I have been suffering for the last 3 months & 'tis only a fortnight since I have been able to ride or walk out, thanks to a merciful Providence and good constitution I have so far recovered as to be about the house but not take a part in the active duties of it. —
Will you then Dear Sir not think me intruding on your kindness by asking the favor of you to see Judge Withers, if you think this a proper time to do so, Tell him my situation & entreat him to shew me justice, for I believe it rests with him entirely to decide, Now the Election is decided he will be enabled to turn his attention to minor concerns & relieve me of my distress. —
With kind Compliments to Mr s Larned & Mr s Newcomb, I am with the

greatest respect
Yours &c
Mary Small
James Larned Esq.

I was acquainted with the late Capt Samuel Glentworth and was for some time in the Office with him as an Inspector of Customs when he filled the Station of Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia
I have repeatedly spoken with him of his Service as an Officer in the Revolutionary Army and heard him describe the manner in which he was wounded the said wound was in the right arm and at times it appeared to create pain, and great inconvenience, and was believed by me to be of an incurable character
B. A. Springer
Thursday October 9. 1844
City of Philadelphia
Before me the Subscriber Mayor of the City of Philadelphia personally came and appeared on the day of the date hereof, the above named Benjamin N. Springer who being sworn according to Law

Says that the facts set forth in the foregoing Statement signed by him are true.
In witness whereof I have here- unto set my hand and cause- -ed the Corporate Seal of the said City to be affixed this ninth day of October AD 1844.
J. M. Scott Mayor

I was well acquainted with the late Captain James Glentworth more than fifty years. He was wounded at the battle of Germantown in the right arm. As I understood him, he was in the act of ramming down cartridge, and the ball struck the inside of his arm below the elbow, and came out on the outside above the wrist. He dropped his fusce, but one of his brave soldiers stepped back, the company was then retreating, and brought it to him. He was a worthy gentleman - an honest true patriot.
Philadelphia 28 August 1844
W. David
I knew Captain James Glentworth well, during my boyhood from about the year 1787. I have heard my father the late Colonel Clement Biddle frequently speak of him, & many other officers of our Revolutionary Army. They always spoke of him, with affection & respect. During his life time till his death in 1839 this was the case. His wound was understood to disable him from doing any duty which required personal activity, and I understood he drew a pension in consequence. This I have heard him several times mention, & I believe that he received it, at the affair of Germantown.
Philad. a August 28 th 1844.
Thomas Biddle

City Pittsburgh Pa. 3 Personally appeared 3 Before me Alexander 3 O'Hay, mayor of The said city of Pittsburgh In the County of Allegheny State aforesaid — Chas H Brack Esq. Who on Oath saith That the late Capt James Glentworth of Revolutionary memory, was long and intimately known to him, that a portion of his early life was spent in the family of the said Capt Glentworth living in his family in the City of Phila — Pa. during the year 1810 or 11 — and that the wound received by the said Capt Glentworth at the Battle of Germantown — during Revolution was a permanent  unchangeable  disa- bility . not liable to any change or remedy . This fact deponent well remembers from the stiff and difficult manner in which the said Capt Glentworth used his arm — or wrist — especially when he wrote his Name , which was effected — with great deliberation & care — and Boy as I was on those occasions would listen with much interest to the old gentleman's — recital of the Battle of Germantown & the manner in which he was wounded in said Battle — to wit, "I was at the head of my company leading on in the fight. I came to a fence. Placed my hand on it. vaulting over it when a Ball struck me broke the Bone and prostrated me on the ground on the other side of the fence &c" deponent's Brother (decd) was married

married to the Daughter of the said Capt Glentworth — so He was called — he may have been but a Lieut Attest — Chas H. Gruell
Alex. By Way Mayor } Commonwealth of Pennsylvania } County of Allegheny } to wit City of Pittsburgh }
Personally appeared before me, Alexander Way, Mayor in and for said city, the above named
Charles H. Gruell, who, being duly sworn according to law, saith that the facts set forth in the foregoing dep-
osition are true, to the best of his knowledge and belief. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto Affixed My hand, and the Corporate Seal of the said City, this Second day of October, A. D. 1844.
Alexander Way Mayor

James Glentworth

Copy
Philadelphia August 9. 1844
Dear Sir
I beg your kindest consideration of this letter. I am the daughter of James Glentworth, an officer of the Revolution, who served with unstained honor under four Presidents, as the surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia -
My father at the age of 20, was one of the first who volunteered in New York, and served in the Pennsylvania Line until the peace in 1783, he was severely wounded at the battle of Brandywine, and at the close of the war, found himself rich only in proofs of valor, which rendered him an invalid for life and as such was pensioned in 1785 at £6 per month, which was afterward increased to $8 66 / 100 per month or $104 per annum.
His pension was discontinued on the 2 nd March 1819, and was renewed on the 13 th June 1835.
I now submit a claim for
three averages of pension amounting to, as follows -
From 2 nd March 1819 to 30 May 1830 @ $104 per annum $1161.33
From 31 May 1830 " 13 June 1835 @ 205 " " " 1071.
2232.33
These have been refused on the most of all technicalities
"That the rules of the department require that the certificate of the surgeon should have been given, year by year, for the continuance and degree of disability -"; Yet the department had certificates to show that the nature of the wound, which caused the contraction of the tendons of hand & wrist, which gradually increased with growing years from partial to entire disability.
Admitted of no relief, but that of a Miracle.

In this my venerable parent was deprived of a pension, which but poorly paid him for the extreme pain he was at times compelled to suffer, in addition to the lot of so useful a member as his right hand—
By a happy accident I happened to know, that it has been decided by the Supreme Court of the United States, that there can be no such thing as latus against the U. S. that no death can prevent the resurrection and enforcement of any claim, which by mistake or neglect of any of its officers, has been failed to be collected in the lifetime of the debtor, but is good for all time following, and accounts which have been closed , on the books of the Treasury and of which the principals and sureties have been officially advised to have been finally adjusted, have been reopened, and claims discovered to have been overlooked, or caused by clerical errors have been enforced by suits, when not promptly paid.
And my confidence in your high sense of equal Justice induces me to hope that the death of my father, will be no bar to his children receiving at your hands, what he claimed while living, and which by no neglect of his, was not received years ago.
And permit me to say that the conditions of my affairs is such, that the small sum which would come to me, could never have come into my hands, at a moment more important to me. In conclusion I have to beg you will refer this to Col. Edwards, for his report, which I trust you will examine, with all the papers on file in the pension office, relating to this pension, and having given it your personal

attention, will you be pleased to reply to this letter.
With my great respect.
Hon W m Wheeler Secy. of War Washington City D.C.
Your Most Ob dt S t . (Signed) Mary Israel

SURGEON'S AFFIDAVIT.
Philadelphia March 16. 1835 (Date.)
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, That James Glenthorth a Lieutenant in the company of Pennsylvania Continental Line in the 12th Regiment of the United States Infantry is rendered incapable of performing the duty of a soldier, by reason of wounds or other injuries inflicted while he was actually in the service aforesaid, and in the line of his duty, viz:
By satisfactory evidence and accurate examination, it appears that on the fourth day of October in the year 1777 being engaged in the Storming of Red Bank at or near a place called Red Bank in the State, district or territory of Pennsylvania he received a wound in his right Arm caused by a musket ball passing through the fore-arm, near the wrist, injuring both bones of the fore-arm, and in a measure paralyzing the muscles moving the hand
and he is thereby, not only incapacitated for military duty, but, in the opinion of the undersigned, is totally disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor.
Sworn & Subscribed before me this 16 th day of March 1835 William Milnor Aldt.
Water Smith Surgeon. U.S. Navy
Hon N. Glenthorth Surgeon. U.S. Navy
Here give a particular description of the wound, injury, or disease, and specify in what manner it has affected the applicant so as to produce disability in the degree stated.
† N. B.—The blank in the last line but one is to be filled up with the proportional "degree" of disability; for example: "three-fourths"—"one-half"—"one-third," &c. &c. or, "totally," as the case may be.
☞ The magistrate who may administer the oaths to the Surgeons, must certify that they are reputable in their profession, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
☞ Mode of authenticating papers.—In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or small ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
I William Milnor  an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia do certify the Surgeons whose names are above subscribed are of respectable character and that full faith and credit are due to their Certificate. Witness my hand & Seal this 16 th day of March 1835 William Milnor Aldt.

Philadelphia County ss
Richard Palmer
Prothonotary of the court of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia. Do hereby certify that William Melney Esq. to whom I subscribed his name to the foregoing deposition & certificate is an alderman of the City of Philadelphia, and Ex officio a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned and qualified and that full faith & credit is justly due to all his acts as such
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the Sixteenth day of March A D 1835
Richard Palmer Prothonotary

Note . The words inserted in the body of the certificate after the words "right arm", describing the injury received, were inserted by me & express the views of Doctor Glentworth and myself -
Watson Smith Surgeon N.S. Navy -

City of Philadelphia Philadelphia Co, Penn a
Personally appeared before me John M c Scott, Mayor of the City of Philadelphia, in the County of Philadelphia and State aforesaid, Robert Milnor, Surgeon, of said County who on affirmation saith, that the late Captain James Glentworth of the Army of the Revolution was intimately known to him from the year 1802 until his decease and that the wound in the right arm of the said Capt James Glentworth, received at the Battle of Germantown in the War of the Revolution was a permanent unchangeable disability of such a nature and character, that it could not in whole or in part be removed.
Robert Milnor M D
Personally appeared before me John M c Scott, Mayor, in and for the City of Philadelphia the above named, Robert Milnor, Surgeon, who being duly affirmed according to law saith that the facts set forth in the foregoing affirmation by him subscribed are true to the best of his knowledge and belief.
In Witness whereof I have hereunto affixed my hand and the Corporate Seal of the said City this ninth day of October A D 1844.
J. M c Scott Mayor

Single
Alexander Ray Esq. Georgetown D.C.
DL

I James Glentworth do hereby certify that my disability has increased previous to 1819 & since, from half to total & the reason of my not applying to be reinstated was in consequence of holding an office under the Government, of Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia until April 1829 & I was ignorant of any law by which I could have been reinstated until shortly before my application -
Sworn & subscribed before me this 22 nd day of June 1835 William Milnor Ald n
James Glentworth Dist. Atty to Genl. Hugh Reynolds Esqy
Philadelphia County
I Richard Palmer Luthern of the County of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia do hereby certify that William Milnor Esq. who has subscribed his name to the foregoing attestation is an Alumnus of the City of Philadelphia and Ex officio a Justice of the Peace and commission & qualified and that his said power & qualification is justly due to all his acts as such -
In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of said Court the 22 nd June A.D. 1835 - Richard Palmer Ald n

Alexander Ray Esq. Sir
Philadelphia June 22. 1855
I am in receipt of your favor of the 19 inst & am sure the enclosed you will find it  very imposes all you are in want of. Should any thing more be required send me a blank form such as is necessary & it will be attended to. There can be no doubt of my father's disability & if Mr. Edwards was here he would have been
Very respectfully
Your Most Obedt Servt
James M. Whitworth
of the Sec

June 16
Mr. G. H. Thomas
Dear Sir,
Albert Ray Esq. Geo. Town D.C.

Surgeon's Certificate
New York June 11. 1835
It is hereby certified that James Glenworth a Lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Sixth Regiment of the United States Infantry is rendered incapable of performing the duty of a Soldier, by reason of wounds & other injuries inflicted while he was actually in the service aforesaid & in the line of his duty vizt.
By satisfactory evidence & accurate information it appears that on the fourth day of October in the year 1777 at a place called Germantown, in the State of Pennsylvania, he received a wound in his right arm, caused by a musket ball passing through the fore arm, near the wrist, injuring both bones of the fore arm & in a measure paralyzing the muscular moving of the hand & he was not only incapacitated for military duty, but in the opinion of the undersigned was totally disabled from obtaining his subsistence from Manual labor in September 1831 and September 1833 -
Given & subscribed before me This 11 th day of June 1835
Hor N. Glenworth Apt. Surgeon U.S. Army
STATE OF NEW-YORK, City and County of New-York, ss.
I, THOMAS JEREMIAH, Clerk of the City and County of New-York, and Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for the said City and County, Do hereby certify, THAT
the annexed Certificate was at the time of signing the same an Alderman of said City, duly sworn, and that the names hereunto subscribed thereto is his genuine handwriting
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the said Court and County, the
11 th day of June 1835 Thos Jeremiah Clerk.

Surgeons Certificate
New York June 11. 1835
It is hereby certified that James Glenworth a Lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Eighth Regiment of the United States Infantry is rendered incapable of performing the duty of a Soldier, by reason of wounds & other injuries inflicted while he was actually in the service of the United States & in the line of his duty vizt.
By satisfactory evidence & accurate information it appears that on the fourth day of October in the year 1777 at a place called Germantown, in the State of Pennsylvania, he received a wound in his right arm, caused by a musket ball passing through the fore arm, near the wrist, injuring both bones of the fore arm & in a measure paralyzing the muscular power of the hand & he was not only incapacitated for military duty, but in the opinion of the undersigned was totally disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor in September 1831 and September 1833.
Given under my hand before me This 11 th day of June 1835
Hor N. Glenworth Asst. Surgeon U.S. Navy
Silas M. Sturtevant
I Silas M. Sturtevant an Alderman of the City of New York do certify that the Surgeon whose name is above subscribed is of respectable character and that full faith & credit is due to his certificate - Witness my hand & seal this 11 th day of June 1835
Silas M. Sturtevant Seal

Surgeon's certificate
Philadelphia June 13. 1835
It is hereby certified that James Wentworth a Lieutenant of the Pennsylvania Continental Line in the Sixth Regiment of the United States Infantry is rendered incapable of performing the duty of a Soldier, by reason of wounds or other injuries received while he was actually in the service afterwards & in the line of his duty viz:
By Satisfactory evidence and accurate information it appears that on the fourth day of October in the year 1777 at a place called Germantown, in the State of Pennsylvania, he received a wound in his right arm, caused by a musket ball, passing through the fore arm, and in a measure paralyzing the muscular moving of the hands, and he was not only incapacitated for military duty but in the opinion of the undersigned was totally disabled from obtaining his subsistence from manual labor in September 1831 and in September 1833-
Geo: S. Schott. Surgeon
Sworn & subscribed before me This 13 th day of June 1835 William Wilson Ald n
I William Wilson an Alderman of the City of Philadelphia do certify the Surgeon whose name is above subscribed is of respectable character & that full faith & credit is due to his Certificate -
Witness my hand & seal this 13 th day of June 1835-
William Wilson Ald n
Philadelphia County ss
I Richard Palmer, Prothonotary of the Court of Common Pleas for the City & County of Philadelphia, do hereby certify that William Wilson Esq who subscribed his name to the foregoing deposition & certificate is an Alderman for the City of Philadelphia & ex officio a Justice of the Peace duly commissioned & qualified & that full faith & credit is justly due to all his acts as such -
In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the Seal of said Court the thirteenth day of June A D 1835.

Philadelphia 9: August 1844
Mary Israel
For arrears of pension due her father James Glentworth.
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20 August 1844 Pension office Report recd 22 Aug 1844
War Department And 22 d Aug 1844

Dear Sir
I beg your kindest consideration to this letter. —
I am the Daughter of James Glentworth an Officer of the Revolution, who served with unstained honor under four Presidents, as Surveyor of the Port of Philadelphia. — My Father at the age of 20 was one of the first who volunteered in New York, & served as a Lieutenant in the Pennsylvania Line until the peace of 1783, he was severely wounded in the battle of Germantown, and at the close of the War found himself rich only in proofs of valor, which rendered him an invalid for life, and as such was pensioned in 1785 at $6. per Month which was afterwards increased to $8 66 /100 per Month, or $104 per annum — His pension was discontinued on the 4 th of March 1819, and was renewed on the 13 th of June 1835, — I now submit a claim for the arrearages of Pension amounting as follows — From the 4 th of March 1819 to the 30 th of May 1830 at $104 per Annum — — — — — $1161-33 from the 31 st of May 1830 to 13 th of June 1835 at $104-1071 $2232-33
These have been refused on the ground of all Technicalities, Viz: That the Rules of the Department require that the Certificate of the Surgeons should have been given, year by year, of the continuance & degree of disability, yet the Department had Certificates to show that the Nature of the wound which caused the contraction of the tendons of the hand & wrist, and which gradu- ally increased with growing years from partial to entire disability, admitted of no relief but that of a Miracle, On this my venerable Parent was deprived of a pension, which but poorly paid him for the extreme —

pain he was at times compelled to suffer, in addition to the loss of so useful Member as the right hand — By a happy accident I happen to know that it has been decided in the Supreme Court of the United States, that there can be no such thing as laches against the United States, that no Statute can prevent the resurrection and enforcement of any claim, which by mistake, or neglect of any of its officers has been failed to be collected in the lifetime of the Debtor, but is good for all time following, And accounts which have been closed in the Books of the Treasury and of which the principals & sureties have been officially advised to have been finally adjusted, have been reopened and claims discovered to have been overlooked, or caused by clerical errors, have been enforced by suits when not promptly paid. And my confidence in your high sense of equal justice induces me to hope that the Death of my father will be no bar to his children receiving at your hands what he claimed while living, and which by no neglect of his was not received years ago — And permit me to say that the condition of my affair is such that the small sum that would come to me, could never have come into my hands at a moment more important to me. —
In conclusion, I have to beg you will refer this to Col. Edwards for his report, which I trust you will examine, with all the papers on file in the pension Office relating to this pension, and having given it your personal attention, will you be pleased to reply to this letter. —
To
The Hon William Wilkins
Sec'y of War
Washington City D.C.
With my greatest Respect
Your Most obed't Servt.
Mary Marshall
Philadelphia August 9, 1844

No of org Patent 20.
REVOLUTIONARY CLAIMS.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
6 th June 1828.
James Glentworth — of Philadelphia in the County of Philadelphia — in the State of Pennsylvania has applied to the Secretary of the Treasury for the benefits of the act, entitled "An Act for the relief of certain surviving officers and soldiers of the army of the Revolution," approved on the 15th of May, 1828. He states that he was as an officer on the Continental line, and served as such to the end of the War ,
at which period he was a first Lieutenant in the Sixth regiment of the Pennsylvania line; and that he received commutation certificates for the five years full pay granted by the resolve of 22 March, 1783; and, further, that he has received as a pensioner since the 3d of March, 1826, Nothing . dollars, paid to him by the agent in the State of
The Third Auditor is requested to report how far these several statements are corroborated by the records in his office.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE,
7 th June 1828
It appears by the records in this office, that final settlement certificates have been issued for the commutation of five years full pay to James Glentworth — — — in the Pennsylvania line, amounting to sixteen hundred — — dollars.
It further appears that James Glentworth — — — is now on the pension list of the Pennsylvania (Invalid) agency, and has been since the 3 d March 1826 — — — at the rate of Eight Dollars 66 2/3 per month. but it appears that he has not received any thing as a Pensioner, since the 3 d March 1826 , nor for several years previous thereto.
W. H. Agner Aud r

Old & New APR 23 1889 LITITSON
OFFICE U. P. EXCH. APR 23 1889
Open

MARTIN & NEWBOLD, STOCK BROKERS,
204 DREXEL BUILDING.
WESTERN MORTGAGES PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST GUARANTEED, AND PAYABLE IN PHILADA. BY COMPANIES OF HIGHEST STANDING.
FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE EFFECTED AT LOWEST RATES.
Philadelphia, April 17 1889
To the
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear Sir; I beg to hand you herewith a copy of Mary Small's petition, in re James Glentworth's claim for reinstatement on the Pension Roll, and shall highly esteem any information you may give me touching the said Small's status under the Acts of January 25 th / March 3 rd , 1879, and other en- -actments authorizing payment of arrears of pensions.
Yours, respectfully, J. P. NEWBOLD

Old war Div. Ins. Ex't. No. Co. _____ Reg't _____
Department of the Interior. BUREAU OF PENSIONS.
Washington, D.C. April 25, 1889
Return this letter with your reply.
Sir,
Yours of the 17 th inst is received, enclosing a copy of the petition of Mrs Mary Israel, relative to a alleged to be claim due to the heirs for arrears of pension, withheld from the emulated pension of James Glentworth, who was an officer in the war of the Revolution, and requesting a history of the case —
His pension was regularly paid to March 4, 1819, after which date, the next and succeeding semi-annual payments could not be made without complying with the provisions of the act of March 3, 1819, which required him to be biennially examined by two surgeons who should certify under oath as to the existence and degree of his disability — This he neglected to do, and there was no evidence of his disability on file, as his original papers were destroyed by fire August 1814 with the public buildings, when the British invaded this city —
Subsequently he obtained a full pension of his rank under the act of May 15, 1828 for his service in said war , which commenced March 3, 1826, but the Second Section of that act required him to relinquish all other pensions he was receiving,

or was entitled to — The operation of this section was to permanently drop his name from the roll after March 3. 1826 without regard to the extent or character of his disability, —
Another act was passed May 31. 1830 which modified the above mentioned second section so that it entitled him to both pensions, but the act being prospective, it was necessary for him to make a new application accompanied by a certificate of examination by two surgeons as to the existence and degree of his disability, which he forwarded but the pension could not, under the law then existing, commence prior to the date of filing the last material evidence to complete the case, which was June 13. 1835 — that the It was upon the evidence filed in his new application for an Invalid pension, the old pension was paid from March 4 th 1819 to March 3 d 1826, the payment after the latter date was prohibited by the second section of the act of May 15. 1828 —
There has been a previous application to the present one for the Invalid pension, for payment from March 3. 1826 to June 13. 1835 but no part of it was allowed until the special act of August 3. 1854 which authorized a payment from March 3. 1826 to May 31. 1830 —
The entire neglect of Mr Glentworth to file the required surgeons certificate of examination at the proper time,

deprived him of his Invalid pension from May 31, 1830 to June 13, 1835, and that official action appears to have been recognized by Congress in the act of August 3, 1854 which did not include it.
Even if there were arrears due, no other persons could receive it than those prescribed in section 4718 of the Revised Statutes.
Very respectfully
Commissioner
Mr J. P. Newbold 204 Drexel Building Philadelphia Penn s